Dirty rice is one of those dishes that tells a story with every bite. In old Louisiana kitchens, nothing went to waste, and ...

This video walks through a straightforward method for making “Southern dirty rice” with a Cajun twist. It explains how meat, aromatics, and “Cajun seasoning” work together to build flavor quickly. The ...

At the risk of jinxing us, spring has finally arrived. Or, at least it is on its way. (The last time I said it out loud, we had a snowstorm the next day). The grass is green and getting longer every ...

In honor of Mardi Gras, which officially began on Jan. 6, I am bringing you classic Southern comfort food at its finest. Dirty Rice is a delicious blend of Cajun spices, vegetables, rice, sausage, and ...

Having not grown up in the “Who Dat” Nation,” otherwise known as New Orleans, my first encounter with the classic Creole dish dirty rice was in my teenage years at one of those Louisiana-themed ...

When it is impossible to either visit New Orleans or head to The Parish Cafe in either Healdsburg or Santa Rosa for a delicious fix of Cajun/Creole food, the next best option is to prepare something ...

Chef Rene Johnson—known as the Vegan Soul Food Guru—shares her personal dirty rice recipe and the story behind it. Even though I’m a chef now, when I was growing up I wasn’t a big eater. But the ...

Dirty rice is as common at the Cajun table as mashed potatoes and gravy is elsewhere. It's the meatiest, richest rice dish you'll ever eat. It gets its color, its dirtiness, from glorious, glorious ...

A Louisiana favorite, our version of this spicy dish uses whole-grain Wehani rice. Long-grain brown rice also works. Traditionally made with chicken liver, which gives it a “dirty” color, we use ...

In a large skillet over medium heat, render bacon until crispy, 5-10 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving grease in pan. Add sausage to pan and cook over medium heat, breaking up 2 minutes, ...